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Good work: The Greens’ 10 principles for rewriting our labour laws
We live in a society, not an economy. And while most of us have to work to live, we should never be living just to work. Good work can help us lead a good life. However, for many people work is now insecure, unfulfilling and low paid. The economy is apparently going strong with decades...
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Policy initiative: A people's bank
Australia’s financial sector is defined by the power of the big-four banks, the money they make off housing loans and their billion dollar annual profits to shareholders. In the face of ongoing misconduct and price gouging, it’s time for Government to step in and ensure that there is a low-cost banking service, backed by the...
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Fact Check: Does Tasmania have the weakest political donation laws in the nation?
The leader of the Tasmanian Greens Cassy O'Connor claims donations from vested interests have a "corrupting influence" on democracy and good governance.
Fact sheet
Fact Check: Is Queensland clearing land as fast as Brazil?
The Queensland Greens' website claims land clearing in Queensland is on par with Brazil, with more than 1 million hectares of native bush and forest being cleared over the last four years
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Earthquake in Northcote: where next?
A shock by-election in Victoria has boosted optimism among Greens. But does electoral geography support their wider hopes?